scorekeeper

[ skawr-kee-per, skohr- ]

noun

1. an official of a sports contest who keeps record of the score.

Other Words From

• scorekeeping noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of scorekeeper¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; score + keeper

Example Sentences

The historic performance also came roughly a month after Lamar’s vicious rap beef with Drake in which he was deemed the winner by Internet scorekeepers.

From Los Angeles Times

Budget scorekeepers have to estimate how popular those credits will be, in order to forecast how much they’ll cost.

From New York Times

Ticen noted the Winter Classic will be played adjacent to a street named after legendary Seattle sports writer Royal Brougham, who also was the Metropolitans’ official scorekeeper.

From Seattle Times

Coaches, managers, referees, scorekeepers, snacks, fundraising and so much more.

From Seattle Times

“I don’t know if they have Brooks Robinson as a scorekeeper here or what.”

From Washington Times